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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Hayes and Harlington 1913
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hayes]
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SANITARY WORK FOR THE YEAR 1913—(continued).
| Dairies and Milkshops:— | Totals. |
|---|---|
| Number on Register | 5 |
| Number of Inspections made | 12 |
| Offensive Trades:— | |
| Number of Premises in District | none |
| Water Supply and Water Service:— | |
| Percentage of Houses supplied from Public Water Service | 94 |
| Percentage of Houses supplied on Constant System | 94 |
| Number of Samples obtained for Analysis from Local Wells | 2 |
| „ „ „ „ from Public Supply | none |
| Drainage and Sewerage of Existing Buildings:— | |
| Water Closets: Repaired, Supplied with Water, or otherwise Improved | 6 |
| Number of Water Closets substituted for dry Receptacles | 12 |
| Percentage of Houses supplied with Water Closets | 90 |
| Drains: Examined, Tested, Exposed, &c. | 9 |
| Unstopped, Repaired, Trapped, &c. | 7 |
| Reconstructed | 14 |
| Cesspools: Emptied, Cleansed, etc | 5 |
| Abolished, and Drains connected to Sewer | 4 |
| Percentage of Houses Draining into Sewers | 85 |
| Disinfection: | |
| Rooms Disinfected (a) Ordinary Infectious Diseases | 22 |
| (b) Phthisis | 3 |
| Dust:— | |
| New Bins Provided | 100 |
| How frequently is Dust Removed from each House?— | Weekly. |
| Number of Complaints of Non-Removal received | none |
| Method of Disposal | By Tipping |
| Sundry Nuisances Abated:— | |
| Accumulations of Refuse | 4 |
| Foul Ditches, Ponds, &c., and Stagnant Water | 5 |
| Other Nuisances | 2 |